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Duffy, Coldplay lead Brit Awards nominations

British rock band Coldplay and Welshsinger Duffy dominate the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards,organizers announced on Tuesday.

Coldplay are up for best album, best liveact, best British single and best group.

Singer-songwriter Duffy — whose debutalbum “Rockferry” boasts worldwide sales of nearly 4.5 millioncopies — is up for best album, best single for chart-topper Mercy,best female solo artist and best breakthrough act.

Kayne West, Beyonce and Kings of Leon arenominated for the international categories.

The winners will be announced in London onFeb. 18. Most winners are selected by a vote of over 1,000 industrymembers and include representatives from record companies,retailers and disc jockeys.